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Where Were the Planets on August 20, 1982?
Quick Answer
On August 20, 1982, the Sun was in Leo (27°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 20, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°38' Virgo at midnight UTC to 22°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°08'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 15°46'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 19°25'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 7°22'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°06'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°25'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°34'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 0°37'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 24°20'31" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 24°43'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 10°55'49" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on August 20, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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